Patient’s Preferences in Selecting Prosthodontist Based on Age and Sex in a Tertiary Hospital in Kathmandu

Introduction: Most of the dental research has focused on dentist’s perceptions of patients based on their demographic profiles, while little is known about patient’s perceptions of their dentists. Further, there is a lack of data regarding patient preferences in selecting prosthodontists based on ge...

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Published in:Journal of the Institute of Medicine 2022-08, Vol.44 (2), p.37-41
Main Authors: Guragain, Manjeev, Dahal, Sirjana, Joshi, Kalit R, Rathi, Ankita, Dahal, Samarika, Poudel, Samikshya S, Pantha, Sandesh, Bhochhibhoya, Amar
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Summary:Introduction: Most of the dental research has focused on dentist’s perceptions of patients based on their demographic profiles, while little is known about patient’s perceptions of their dentists. Further, there is a lack of data regarding patient preferences in selecting prosthodontists based on gender and age in Nepal. This study aims to investigate the influence of various demographic factors on patient preferences in selecting their prosthodontist. Methods: A sample of 358 patients presenting at the Department of Prosthodontics, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine for replacement of missing teeth took part in this questionnaire-based study. The questionnaire was designed to assess the influence of sex and age of the prosthodontist on the decision to select a prosthodontist. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS version 16. Results: Majority (258, 72.1%) preferred treatment by a prosthodontist of age
ISSN:1993-2979
1993-2987
DOI:10.59779/jiomnepal.1218